David Carl Carpenter 1938-2020 Obituary
David Carl Carpenter, 79, of Clarksburg, passed away on Sunday Morning, February 25, 2018, at United Hospital Center.
He was born on August 5, 1938 in Peora, WV, a son of the late Charles Carl Carpenter and Iva Vincent Carpenter.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Betty Lou Zirkle Carpenter, whom he married on December 20, 1959.
He is also survived by one son, Leslie D. Carpenter; one sister, Mary Rose Carpenter; one aunt, Betty Vincent; two first cousins, Carla Vincent White and Sue Vincent Suppa and nieces and nephews, Stephen Carpenter, Scott Carpenter, Jeff Carpenter and Christa Reed.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles Carpenter, Jr. and Donald Carpenter; two sisters, Betty Irene Carpenter and Ina Jean Carpenter.
David was a 1956 graduate of Shinnston High School and attended Fairmont College and Salem College for two years.
David worked for over 46 years for the James & Law Company. He held several positions over the years including, Secretary/Treasurer, President and a member of the Board of Directors.
David was also a lifetime member of the Clarksburg Lions Club. He won the Leonard Jarret Award and the Melvin Jones Fellow Award .
He greatly enjoyed working on service projects such as selling brooms and helping the Lions serve food at the Clarksburg Mission.
He also enjoyed collecting antiques and refinishing antiques and going to auctions.
David bowled with several leagues in Clarksburg for over 30 years.
In addition, he was also a member of the Peora United Methodist Church.
Family and friends will be received at Burnside Funeral Home, 607 S. Virginia Avenue, Bridgeport on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 from 2 – 8 pm.
Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at 1:00 pm with Pastor Harry Holbert presiding.
Interment will follow in Shinnston Memorial Cemetery, Shinnston.
Burnside Funeral Home.
David Carl Carpenter 1938-2020 Obituary
